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... So, the differences should be in the algorithms... Yes, and I see nothing wrong with the fact that the three algorithms yield slightly different results. My favorite ranking is the average of LPH, QRF, and KRACH rankings, which is essentially a miniature multi-model ensemble. http://en.wikipedi...

In case you missed it... For high school hockey refs, hot seat just got hotter http://www.startribune.com/sports/137635823.html Jabs: 'This is like a calling almost' http://www.startribune.com/local/west/137731283.html Controversy surrounds hit to Jenna Privette http://www.letsplayhockey.com/compone...

Wins over Cloquet, Eagan and Chaska in the Eden Prarie Tourney to go along with a win over S St. Paul. Add that to the fact they play in one of the tougher conferences. Anoka should be ranked up there. Teams that may not be ranked out of this conference are very good-Andover, Blaine and Centennial ...

Come down hard, come down NOW-when sentiment is on the side of officials. Sit offending players for ten minutes, or throw them out. Do this often, do it too often, but do it now. If, and only if, the consequences are unilaterally severe will behavior change... Agree, and I'll add that for any chang...

Several recent articles, some with hockey center-ice, some general articles on sports concussions. Enjoy. Minnesota State High School League stiffens penalties on violent hits http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/137359458.html Poll: Do you approve of the rule changes for violent hits in high sch...

I watched the video about 50 times. It's not possible for me to say for sure that she was hit from behind based on the video. Can't see it. The ref down by the goal line should have seen the play. I would have a hard time believing the linesman could see it much better than the video cam--he appeare...

Jablonskis urge quick changes to make hockey safer
http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/137203368.html

It creates a safer environment - it does not create a fail-safe environment and will not prevent this from "Ever Happening" again. The only true thing that would prevent this from happening again (100%) is to stop playing hockey period. Right on. We all accept risk--or at least live with ...

'Jack's Pledge' aiming to put hockey risks in check
http://www.startribune.com/local/137136018.html

A worthwhile read:

http://www.startribune.com/sports/136986158.html

Personally, I believe coaches in Minnesota should have to have an HQ (Hal Quotient) of 80 or higher to be able to coach the game.

Changed subject of thread, to include other news on topic of hockey safety.

The young lady hurt this weekend was in a no checking league. Accidents happen. Can you hit someone after a football is thrown yes (but not more than 2 steps and not in the head). Therefore charging. Accidents happen and the game is physical, not cheap. If that is not in your liking your son should...

Not to be cold, but...............1,000,000+ drive by my window anually and once every 3 years there is a accident (1 of 3MM) and sometimes someone gets hurt badly, but normally just a fender bender. Do we start arresting and pulling every one over who is 1 Mile over the speed limit? Slow down all ...

In my opinion, there need to be no rules "changes." The changes that need to occur are in enforcing the rules as written. This change must occur in many stages: 1. The refs calling the rules as written. 2. The coaches allowing the refs to call the rules as written. 3. Parents/supporters s...

...No checking behind the goal line... I strongly advocate cleaning up the game. I'm not sure that no checking behind the goal line is the way to do it. If the existing rules and standards were strictly enforced, that would go a long way toward solving the problem. I'm not sure any rule changes are...

Thank you for posting. The Strib story now has a video of the hit. I'm still numb from the Jablonski news. There was a lot of discussion on what to do about cleaning up the game on the boys high school hockey board, http://www.ushsho.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=32 . Aside from the fact that girls doe...

There is girl hockey and then there is boy hockey. Nothing is going to change there. This is an unfortunate freak accident that happened. Just like an unfortunate freak car accident. Illegal checks have gone on for years and years. It's not right but it's a part of hockey. The players need to be co...

One more thought for the thread... Catastrophic injuries from hard hits are infrequent. That does not mean that when one does happen that it's a "freak accident." In my opinion, that notion basically forfeits any accountability or responsibility. It would be like saying we know drunk drivi...

I stand corrected (at least at the ncaa level). It is obvious that checking makes the game safer. :roll: There is checking in girls hockey at all levels, starting with U8's. Just not legal checking. I have two girls, both have had concussions, both from checks that are illegal in all hockey. One a ...

Agree with most everything that's being said in this thread. I hope people at all levels are inspired to clean up the game. You'll never completely remove risk, but you can greatly reduce it, and that should be the goal. I agree, but USA Hockey like most sports oversight bodies is slow to react and ...

Strib reports about two players checking the JV player. Now he's paralyzed -- at least temporarily. Anyone know what penalties, if any, were given? Curious about the game circumstances leading up to the telling blow and how a repeat of such an incident might be avoided. Very scary. My thoughts are ...

Lot of scores & stats from the Eden Prairie holiday tournament are missing from the Hub.

Thanks for the updates. I would have guessed that more from both classes would be firmed up by now.

All quiet on the western front.... Looks like nobody bit on joehockey's offer to let someone else maintain & update. Pretty quiet for the current juniors (2013-2014 college freshmen) too. Inquiring minds want to know. I'll restart this for 2012-12 but let someone else maintain and update (credit...

Final from Anoka: Anoka 6, SSP 3. Game was closer than score would suggest.

Many of the following players have consistantly advanced in the USA hockey program, performed well in the NAHA tournament, are leading scorers in the Elite League or/and have been identified by college scouts as the top MN players. Many these players have verbally committed to their University of c...